Further Thoughts on the Count of Monte Cristo 8 January 2009

Note: I had meant to post this several weeks ago, when I finished the book, but I kind of forgot about it. Anyway, Jordan really wanted a post, so here it is. :D

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The Count of Monte Cristo is one of those books that spawn a great deal of thought and reflection. For example, every once in a while, I would have to put down Nineteen Eight-Four and pause, to think through and absorb what I had just read. For The Count of Monte Cristo, most of these reflections revolved around the overriding topics addressed in the book: wealth, and more importantly, revenge. It has taken me a long time to finish this one, as it weighs in at just under 1100 pages. However, I am finally done, and I think another look back is due.

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